December 11, 2025 7:00 pm – December 11, 2025 8:00 pm
Virtual
Christmas lecture: Feast for thought
The way they interact is really important for people’s development, their health, their mental health, and their later years.
How then does a traditional Christmas Dinner shape your gut, brain and immunity?
Hear from experts in the latest gut-immune-brain axis (GIBA) research for some accessible reflections on key ingredients for festive feasts.
The 60-minute event will include short presentations and a time for questions. Our speakers will explore some of the science behind:
- Turkey and potatoes
- Brussels sprouts and brassicas
- The ‘cranberry effect’
UK GIBA Network+ director Jon Swann shares how these winter favourites help shape our gut, brain and immunity.
UK GIBA Network+ co-director Jessica Teeling shares why we should all embrace these “little green powerhouses”.